Speak up for psoriatic disease 

Local Strength, United Action: Advancing Representation, Rights, and Research 

7–9 May 2026 | Nairobi, Kenya

In 2026, IFPA will put the spotlight on the African region, hosting the IFPA Forum in Nairobi, Kenya. This Forum will break tradition, extending over three days to incorporate more training, and workshops.

The IFPA Forum 2026 will gather stakeholders from across Africa to address challenges related to psoriatic disease.

People living with psoriatic disease in Africa face challenges due to the lack of knowledge of the disease by healthcare professionals, both within conventional and traditional medicine. IFPA has been advocating for people living with psoriasis since 1971, raising awareness of the disease, and driving policy for improved care and inclusion. Each year, the IFPA Forum shines a spotlight on one region of the world. In 2026, we are committed to strengthening the voices and experiences of the psoriatic disease community in Africa.

Patient organizations in Africa and worldwide play a crucial role in spreading the knowledge of the disease, advocating for improved access to care, and uniting the communities affected by it. When these organizations are well supported and empowered, they can significantly improve the lives of those living with the condition. The IFPA Forum will facilitate dialogue between patient organizations and all relevant stakeholders.

The Forum aims to:

• Foster collaborations between patient organizations, medical professionals and other relevant stakeholders within the Africa region
• Find solutions to regional and global challenges for people living with psoriatic disease
• Share best practices and practical tools to empower patient organizations, their growth, and their national and regional work.

Hosts

IFPA and PsorAfrica

Forum participants will include: 

• IFPA Members’ country representatives
• IFPA partners and aligned organizations
• NCD Alliance partners and members
• Global and regional public health organizations and individuals
• WHO and African regional organizations representatives 
   

Preliminary Agenda

Day 1 | May 7

Welcome and introductions    
09:30 – 10:00    Africa's right to health   Advocacy
Plenary session    
10:00 – 12:00    Overcoming systemic challenges: access to medicines for psoriatic disease   Advocacy
LUNCH   
Workshops    
13:00 – 15:00    Tools and Tactics: Advocacy for NCDs   Advocacy
13:00 – 15:00    Breaking Barriers: Increasing diversity in clinical trials   Awareness
13:00 – 15:00    Reaching Rural Areas and Indigenous Groups   Patient support
BREAK    
Plenary session    
15:30 – 16:00    Summary of day 1    
Networking hour    
18:30 – 20:00    World Psoriasis Day reception    
 

Day 2 | May 8   

Plenary session
10:00 – 12:00    Young voices, stronger psoriatic disease systems
LUNCH
Workshops
13:00 – 15:00    Tools and Tactics: Youth engagement
13:00 – 15:00    From Clinic to Community: Collaborating for psoriatic disease research
13:00 – 15:00    Turning Experience into Evidence: Using AI tools to conduct real-world data studies for advocacy
BREAK
Plenary session
15:30 – 16:00    Summary of day 2
Networking hour
 

Day 3 | May 9  

Plenary session
10:00 – 12:00    Our Collective Global Action: IFPA Updates   Member meeting
LUNCH    
Regional meetings    
13:00 – 14:30    Africa   Member meeting
13:00 – 14:30    Americas   Member meeting
13:00 – 14:30    Europe   Member meeting
13:00 – 14:30    Asia Pacific   Member meeting
BREAK    
Plenary session    
15:00 – 16:00    Summary of day 3    
Closing remarks
16:00 – 16:30    Local Strength, United Action